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trainingDuraBante developed and implemented a training program that includes mentoring and classes designed to meet specific client requirements utilizing a disciplined approach. Our training has been proven to have a positive impact on the business and promote individual as well as departmental growth. Our core class offerings center around Communication, Project Management, and Lean Six Sigma.

As the capstone of each course, each participant develops, practices, and delivers a presentation to their senior management team, peers, and selected stakeholders. This event is critical in that it helps the participant learn the necessary tools and techniques to effectively convey their messages. One of the tools is “AIM.” Who is your Audience?  What is the Intent of your presentation? And what are the key Messages that you are trying to convey?

Communication Training for Leaders

This class was developed in response to multiple requests by our client to assist them with their leadership development by employing practical tools and techniques that would enhance mid-level supervisors leadership skills. The focus of this class is to help individuals understand the role they play in the organization and how to more effectively communicate to management, peers, and team members. Attendees also participate in discussions to help them broaden their understanding of their organization and the various factors that influence decisions.

Mentoring

For our core service industries, DuraBante provides one-on-one coaching and mentoring for those individuals that are looking to bring their performance up to the next level. These sessions focus on communication and leadership techniques that are tailored to meet current business specific needs. Using their industry experience, DuraBante is able to use language that resonates with the individuals we coach so that they become more effective in their position and have a positive impact on those they associate with.

Project Management for Engineers

In many organizations, engineers are tasked with managing the work or maintaining systems. We have found that often times it is assumed that these critical engineering skills can easily translate to being an effective Project Manager. That isn’t always what happens, and there are gaps in both skills and expectations. This class closes the gap between skills needed to engineer a project and those needed to effectively manage a project. The focus of this class is not to take a test and or pass the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) PMP certification. While it does use as a basis the tools and techniques of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), the focus is to provide the participants with industry-relevant skills, tools, and techniques to help them be more successful when planning and managing projects. Additionally, DuraBante teaches an approach to time management called the “Task Leading Procedure.” This approach shows the participant the necessity of starting activities in a timely manner so that the Project Manager has the time needed to plan and manage the critical path “Tasks” necessary to complete the project on-time, on-budget, and within scope. Each attendee brings to class a project for which they are responsible, and they are coached and mentored on how to plan and execute said-project, which makes the training relevant, realistic, and real-time.

DuraBante LLC has over 50 years of experience in the utility industry and certified Project Management Professionals on staff. Their experience and qualifications enable them to provide utility industry-relevant instruction that meets accepted Project Management standards. Various project management techniques and tools that are aligned with the PMBOK are covered, and a hands-on interactive learning experience is conducted during each session.

Lean Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma is a proven process improvement approach that focuses on reducing or eliminating activities that do not add value to a process. DuraBante has Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belts on our team who have developed training materials to meet the core competencies required to become certified Green Belts or Black Belts. For those seeking to become instructors, we also provide additional training to enable you to develop and lead Lean Six Sigma classes.

One of the objectives of our training is to make the learning immediately actionable. Participants may bring their own projects to class to practice Lean Six Sigma techniques. At the end of training, participants may choose to become certified, which requires a demonstration of understanding and application of Lean material. Virtual one-on-one coaching sessions are available to assist in the learning process.

Six Sigma

Six Sigma is a proven approach used to improve quality and production while eliminating defects. DuraBante provides Six Sigma Green and Black Belt Training. We have Six Sigma Master Black Belts on our team who have developed training materials to meet the core competencies required to become certified Green Belts or Black Belts.

One of the objectives of our training is to make the learning immediately actionable. Participants may bring their own projects to class to practice Six Sigma techniques. At the end of training, participants may choose to become certified, which requires a demonstration of understanding and application of Six Sigma material. Virtual one-on-one coaching sessions are available to assist in the learning process.

For those seeking to become instructors, we also provide additional training to enable you to lead Six Sigma classes.

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